Rihanna holding Unapologetic listening party in exchange for Sandy aid

Rihanna has promised entry to an Unapologetic listening party in exchange for donations to storm shelters.

The 'Diamonds' musician said during a Facebook Live chat with Bravo's Andy Cohen that anyone who donates practical goods - such as blankets and cleaning equipment - to help those affected by storm Sandy's passage along the east coast of the US is welcome to hear a preview of her new album at 40/40 in Manhattan later today (Friday, November 9).

Rihanna also promised to donate $100,000 (£62,642) of her own money to the relief efforts.

Answering a question from a fan who asked how the impact of Sandy had made her feel, she said: "It's really difficult to see something so tragic going on and not be able to do anything about it. There's nothing you can control, you know? It's mother nature and it gets worse... and you just keep holding your breath. It's really sad what happened here.

"But tomorrow, I will be donating $100,000 to the Food Bank for New York City. We're also doing a listening party at the 40/40 [club] and everybody is asked to donate some blankets, bleach, brooms, stuff like that, sleeping bags, and they get to listen to the album if they donate... to the Daily News Hurricane Relief Fund."